01 a. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a larg…
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Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.“Concious of joy and capable of pain.” — Prior.
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Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.“More capable to discourse of battles than to give them.” — Motley.
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Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.
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Capacious; large; comprehensive.[Obs.]